Juniper, Garnet, and Copal Witch Bottle Necklace: "Protection in Love" Spell
This listing is for ONE necklace, chosen from the selection photographed.
A small corked glass bottle is filled with a loosely packed arrangement of dried Juniper leaves I received as a gift, which were collected wild here in Oregon. With pieces of Copal (young Amber) resin, and many tiny, natural Rhodolite Garnet crystals. Electroformed in pure copper with organic texture. Hung on a pure copper cable chain (links are 5.9mm x 6.9mm) with a copper-plated brass lobster clasp. All of the copper is antiqued with Liver of Sulfur and hand polished to bring out the high points, with the recesses left dark.
The pendant measures 1 3/4" tall from the top of the bail to the bottom of the bottle, by 1/2" wide.
PROTECTION IN LOVE:
Juniper for protection, warding off thieves
Copal for cleansing, clearing, purification
Rhodolite Garnet for self love, open to accept love
This piece embodies the concept of Spell Bottles, or Witch Bottles, which have history since at least the sixteenth century. Filled and sealed with items symbolizing the intent of the creator or recipient, these bottles are typically buried, carried, or displayed in the home.
"May you be kept safe in love, with sound judgment and strong sense of self worth."
This listing is for ONE necklace, chosen from the selection photographed.
A small corked glass bottle is filled with a loosely packed arrangement of dried Juniper leaves I received as a gift, which were collected wild here in Oregon. With pieces of Copal (young Amber) resin, and many tiny, natural Rhodolite Garnet crystals. Electroformed in pure copper with organic texture. Hung on a pure copper cable chain (links are 5.9mm x 6.9mm) with a copper-plated brass lobster clasp. All of the copper is antiqued with Liver of Sulfur and hand polished to bring out the high points, with the recesses left dark.
The pendant measures 1 3/4" tall from the top of the bail to the bottom of the bottle, by 1/2" wide.
PROTECTION IN LOVE:
Juniper for protection, warding off thieves
Copal for cleansing, clearing, purification
Rhodolite Garnet for self love, open to accept love
This piece embodies the concept of Spell Bottles, or Witch Bottles, which have history since at least the sixteenth century. Filled and sealed with items symbolizing the intent of the creator or recipient, these bottles are typically buried, carried, or displayed in the home.
"May you be kept safe in love, with sound judgment and strong sense of self worth."
This listing is for ONE necklace, chosen from the selection photographed.
A small corked glass bottle is filled with a loosely packed arrangement of dried Juniper leaves I received as a gift, which were collected wild here in Oregon. With pieces of Copal (young Amber) resin, and many tiny, natural Rhodolite Garnet crystals. Electroformed in pure copper with organic texture. Hung on a pure copper cable chain (links are 5.9mm x 6.9mm) with a copper-plated brass lobster clasp. All of the copper is antiqued with Liver of Sulfur and hand polished to bring out the high points, with the recesses left dark.
The pendant measures 1 3/4" tall from the top of the bail to the bottom of the bottle, by 1/2" wide.
PROTECTION IN LOVE:
Juniper for protection, warding off thieves
Copal for cleansing, clearing, purification
Rhodolite Garnet for self love, open to accept love
This piece embodies the concept of Spell Bottles, or Witch Bottles, which have history since at least the sixteenth century. Filled and sealed with items symbolizing the intent of the creator or recipient, these bottles are typically buried, carried, or displayed in the home.
"May you be kept safe in love, with sound judgment and strong sense of self worth."
ELECTRO MAGIC:
I create jewelry and curiosities by "growing" copper onto crystals and other organics using an alchemical hybrid process: Electroforming. In my cauldron of neon blue electrolyte solution, I brood over, coax, and observe my creations as they begin to take shape. The process takes twelve hours, up to three days, with each piece forming bumps, nodules, lines, and deep grooves along the way. Some of my pieces are darkened with a Liver of Sulfur solution and polished with oil; others are left shiny and bare. All of my pieces are left unsealed, which allows them to continue to age and oxidize, giving you a living, breathing adornment that is truly dynamic and ever-changing.
CARE FOR YOUR PIECE:
Please handle your handmade jewelry with care; avoid dropping it or inflicting heavy trauma or stress. While copper is sturdy enough for daily wear, it is a softer metal and can be misshapen under stress. Crystals and gemstones, especially in raw form, also need to be treated kindly. Avoid submersion in water and direct exposure to lotions, oils, perfumes, and harsh cleaners. These can permanently discolor some stones or tarnish the copper. To clean your jewelry, simply buff gently with a soft cloth to remove perspiration and oils. Some people with certain chemistry experience temporary discoloration of the skin when wearing copper jewelry, especially on the fingers and the back of the neck. This is the "Green Ghost" of oxidation and can be washed off the skin with soap and warm water, if you desire.
NATURAL STONES:
The crystals I use are hand-picked and inspected by me personally before I put them into jewelry. As they are natural treasures from the earth, some inclusions, fractures, pitting, mineral deposits, and other irregularities are very common. It is my belief that these imperfections add to the mystery and charm of these creations - just like us, they are flawed.
Flashes of light in stones such as Opal, Rainbow Obsidian, Rainbow Moonstone, Labradorite and others are often best observed from a certain angle or in certain light; however, I do work to orient my stones so that they will shine their brightest when worn.
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